paste the wall lining paper

I have a lot of lining paper to hang, probably at least 1400 gauge. Wallpapering is not one of my favourite jobs being both a bit of a panicker and vertically challenged. I have seen this 'paste the wall' stuff, which is feted as being easier for amateurs to hang. However, this isn't intuitive to me, seems it could actuallly be harder? If you have used it, is it easier? Or do I need to start calling in favours/ moral support to get this task done?